NHTSA Campaign 22V191000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 25, 2022 · 345,451 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021 345,451
FORD BRONCO SPORT 2022 345,451
FORD ESCAPE 2020 345,451
FORD ESCAPE 2021 345,451
FORD ESCAPE 2022 345,451

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V191000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.